First Carousel Ride

My friend, Tara, and her son, Chase, came up to look at the house last week and Tara mentioned that Chase had never ridden the carousel. I offered Owen and I to show them the ropes! Chase loved it! I'm not sure if Owen did because his facial expression didn't change (good or bad) the entire ride! Lol! It was Owen's first (of many, I'm sure!) carousel rides!

Chase and Tara

Ride #1 on the bench

Ride #2 on the chicken (not my choice! Lol!)

Beating the Heat

I know it is a little redneck but I prefer to call it "improvising." My friend Allison got us a great deal on one of those green turtle sandboxes at a garage sale and it has just been sitting empty in the backyard so...I filled it up with water and we had ourselves an Owen-sized pool! He really enjoyed it and played in it for close to 30 minutes! It was a fun way to get outside without dying in the "excessive heat warning" Ugh! Summer fun!

He's got cute, fat feet! I couldn't resist a close-up!

Love him!!

Besties!!

Hi cute baby!

12 weeks Baby #2

Hard to believe but I'm 12 weeks pregnant with our second child! Crazy how quickly life changes but we are so blessed and thankful to God everyday for the life he has given us!

Cutest 6 month old ever!

Here are some adorable 6 month pictures I took of Owen at the local park!

 



I know....I know....

I know it has been too long since I've posted anything but we've been busy! Here's what we've been up to...
-We moved! Yep, we moved from Ames to Story City where Tyler and I both grew up. We've been looking for houses in Story City for awhile, but God was teaching us patience and knew the perfect house was worth the wait! We found a (pretty much) totally remodeled 4 bedroom ranch. There are a few projects left for us to do but that is also by choice! I will post pictures later!
-Owen turned 6 and then 7 months since I've last blogged! Oops...time flies! He weighed 17 lbs. 5oz. at his 6 month appointment. Chunky monkey! He has started eating baby food and (surprise!) really likes it! There isn't really a food he's tried he doesn't like. Well, he used to like sweet potatoes but gagged the last few times I tried giving them to him! Lol! Also, he can sit! He is steady and stable and seems to have a very strong core! (He must take after his mother! ;)) He still doesn't really like "tummy time" and, therefore, hasn't taken to crawling yet. Tyler and I think he may skip crawling and go straight to walking because he loves to walk if you hold his hands! Who knows? I'll keep you posted! I have really been working on getting Owen on a consistent napping schedule and it seems to be working! (Most days!) Owen is taking longer naps and is generally happier. Although, I try making him put himself to sleep, it doesn't always happen but is starting to become more regular. He has been a model student, really! Owen and Buddy have both adjusted very well to living in Story City which is an answered prayer! They both seem to like the house...yay!
-Tyler did turnover apartment painting at Iowa State for two and a half weeks! He started 2 days after we moved in! Needless to say, we are both glad that's over!
-We are pregnant! Did I bury the lead? Yes, Tyler and I are expecting our second child in early March. I am only 12 weeks so it is still very early in the pregnancy, but the 12 week mark is a very big hurdle as far as miscarriages go. The chances drop significantly after this point! I should probably start taking benchmark pregnancy shots...look for those to be posted later also! :) I haven't been sick (thankfully!) but have been very tired! This has contributed to the lack of blogging because I've spent all of Owen's naps (read: my time!) taking naps of my own. Hopefully, I will start feeling more "normal" soon and won't need to nap as often!
...it has been busy but I expect things to start slowing down a little and to be able to catch up on the blog! Thanks for understanding and keep checking in because I will start posting again!